I’m Alive! Music & Film on YouTube

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

Remember  a year ago, I wrote a poem and recited it to my own music, called I’m Alive!?
Well I always knew it should have been a video,
but I was a bit lazy back then:)  to make one.
So…after writing a few sort of “down” poems about the state of our world, I thought it was a good time to celebrate the simple fact… here we are; we’re still here!!  We’re Alive! I’m Alive!
I redid the music and re recorded the poem…I was never happy with my voice the first time.
Enjoy in 4K and click on CC to  see the words as I speak them. Cindy told me to put the link below in comments for those who had trouble going to YouTube to comment or Like there.
I welcome your comments and appreciation anywhere:)
I’m Alive!!!!

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24 Responses to I’m Alive! Music & Film on YouTube

  1. Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
    July 19, 2025 at 7:21 am

    Use the link here to watch directly on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L0CbmW54-NI?si=LbkZ1Tsa09n81AL5 Enjoy in 4K

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  2. daleinnis's avatar daleinnis says:
    July 19, 2025 at 7:30 am


    This is lovely. And fun! The sentiment is always timely, especially when things seem dark. A great video! And music, and voice, and… 🙂

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      July 19, 2025 at 8:02 am

      Yay! Thank you Dale..yes it is upbeat..I myself needed this when the world seems to crush down upon us…So glad you enjoyed.. Hope you didn’t get dizzy hehe

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  3. Joey's avatar Joey says:
    July 19, 2025 at 11:02 am


    I love what you made with this, so beautiful and heartwarming. Hugs! 💕

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      July 19, 2025 at 11:23 am

      Thank you Joey and I loved your comment on YouTube… It was time to makes something more positive (even for me) and making this video, helped me find my own positivty again… so glad you found it heartwarming!! Hugs

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  4. Cindy Georgakas's avatar Cindy Georgakas says:
    July 19, 2025 at 12:37 pm

    Oh I’m loving this uplifting filming and your poem.. The babies will love the visuals.. I’m still alive and I’m excited.. grabbing all of the good and I’m still alive no matter what “I’m still alive. Precious is you and your vision and hope.. how about 105 but we have to be in good shape or 95 is good enough! ❤️

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      July 19, 2025 at 1:41 pm

      Haha 95 is plenty good for this balerina:) haha but seriously. I was hoping to put a smile on my friend’s faces after throwing a few disaster videos their way (the last 2 for sure) and that one when Earth killed herself… whew time for smiles and feeling very good about the fact we are here and while we are..all is possible. Thank you so much Cindy for watching and loving it. Always means a lot to me that you do:):) HUGS 🤗

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      • Cindy Georgakas's avatar Cindy Georgakas says:
        July 19, 2025 at 1:58 pm

        hahahaha. I guess it’s ok. We just have to start planning our trips like your 75th:-) . I’ve got 1-2 more trips left in me to Costa Rica! 😉
        Hahahahaha a little balance to even things out was a smart move.. I’m trying.. lol. You’re welcome but remember to put the YouTube link in your posts as it doesn’t go there at the end of the YouTube.. or I’m doing something wrong which is entirely possible. lol 🤣💗

      • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
        July 19, 2025 at 2:16 pm

        If I put it in my post it automatically embeds it now. I put it in my first comment.. Try this Use the link here to watch directly on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L0CbmW54-NI?si=LbkZ1Tsa09n81AL5 Enjoy in 4K

      • Cindy Georgakas's avatar Cindy Georgakas says:
        July 19, 2025 at 10:40 pm

        Oh YAYYYYY! it wasn’t there before right?
        🙌🏽

    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      July 19, 2025 at 1:54 pm

      Cindy ask the kids if they liked the music.. just curious… our generayion vibrates to Carousel music as they were part of our childhood.. wondering about this brand new generation.. Take a poll and see hehe Please:)

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  5. Ephemeral Encounters's avatar Ephemeral Encounters says:
    July 19, 2025 at 2:23 pm

    Wonderfully uplifting Karima.
    Love it.
    Thank you 💕🙏💕

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      July 19, 2025 at 3:44 pm

      That makes nme very happy you felt uplifted… Oh my, I think we all need lots of that periodically, in this day & age. Thanks so much Maggie for watching and loving it.. I’m glad youfelt the joy:) 💕🤗🙏

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  6. Copper coated highways's avatar Copper coated highways says:
    July 20, 2025 at 6:19 am


    A wonderful poem, Karima. And great music. 🙂 You’re very talented. 🌹

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  7. Sadje's avatar Sadje says:
    July 21, 2025 at 11:35 am

    I really enjoyed your song and movie

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  8. Dawn Pisturino's avatar Dawn Pisturino says:
    July 21, 2025 at 4:15 pm

    It’s always better to celebrate and encourage life! Well done!

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  9. K. Ravindre's avatar K. Ravindre says:
    July 25, 2025 at 9:10 am

    Beautiful poem, Karima, accompanied by fantastic music. You are a wonderful talent.

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    • Karima Hoisan's avatar Karima Hoisan says:
      July 25, 2025 at 10:08 am

      Thank you so much for watching and your words inspire me to keep trying new things:) I am thrilled you loved the music:) I was trying to capture that childlike joy of being on a Carousel at a fair:)

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